My First Sweater

If you can knit and purl, you can make an amazing first sweater you'll love to wear. Knit along with Amy Ross to create a classic raglan pullover or a cute cardigan.

Join inviting instructor Amy Ross, and turn her easy-to-follow sweater pattern into a gorgeous garment. Using this versatile pattern, Amy will help you knit a raglan pullover or any of three variations on a cardigan that gradually progress in skill level, so you're sure to find the project that fits your ambition! Along the way, you'll see how to knit your sweater front, back and sleeves complete with easy shaping and eyelet details. Learn simple seaming techniques to bring everything together, plus how to knit a neckband and finish the neckline. For the cardigan, Amy also will guide you through knitting your button and buttonhole bands, and adding an optional collar!

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Introduction

Choose your size and style, then determine your gauge before getting started on your first sweater!

20:25

Lesson 2. The Sweater Back

Amy assists you with each step of knitting the sweater back. Watch all the way through, taking video notes, or knit along with her.

13:00

Lesson 3. Sleeves

Amy guides you through stockinette stitches and raglan shaping to make your cardigan or pullover sleeves.

13:05

Lesson 4. Cardigan Front

Learn to make the front of your cardigan sweater with Amy's detailed instruction.

42:27

Lesson 5. Putting the Sweater Together

Bring all your pieces together as Amy shows you how to stitch your seams, finish your edges and weave in the ends.

"I learned to knit at a young age but the only thing i made were blankets and scarves. With this class I made my first sweater. The class was easy to follow and the ability to repeat sections really helped. Can't wait to start my next project. " - jrich

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Lesson plan

5:23

Lesson 1. Introduction

Choose your size and style, then determine your gauge before getting started on your first sweater!

20:25

Lesson 2. The Sweater Back

Amy assists you with each step of knitting the sweater back. Watch all the way through, taking video notes, or knit along with her.

13:00

Lesson 3. Sleeves

Amy guides you through stockinette stitches and raglan shaping to make your cardigan or pullover sleeves.

13:05

Lesson 4. Cardigan Front

Learn to make the front of your cardigan sweater with Amy's detailed instruction.

42:27

Lesson 5. Putting the Sweater Together

Bring all your pieces together as Amy shows you how to stitch your seams, finish your edges and weave in the ends.

The instructor

Amy Ross, Instructor of My First Sweater

At eight years old, Amy Ross learned to knit a pair of slippers at a local library's knitting group. Fifteen years later, she began her second project and has been knitting ever since. In addition to sharing the tradition and process of knitting through teaching, she has put her knitting skills to work on projects and patterns for knitwear production, editorials, television and film. Join Amy in My First Sweater and slip into the comforting satisfaction of your own classic, hand-knit garment.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(50 reviews)

Love it!

by PatRN10 on February 22, 2015

Just finishing my sweater back and so happy with this class. Amy please come back for more classes! I would def. purchase another class :0)

Just finishing my sweater back and so happy with this class. Amy please come back for more classes! I would def. purchase another class :0)

Great Class

by christy_f3575193 on February 17, 2015

This class is really easy to follow along with. I am having so much fun doing something that I wanted to learn how to do but did not think I could do myself from reading a pattern. I am hooked on these classes and can't wait to purchase another.

This class is really easy to follow along with. I am having so much fun doing something that I wanted to learn how to do but did not think I could do myself from reading a pattern. I am hooked on these classes and can't wait to purchase another.

excellent

by NovelKnitGirl on February 17, 2015

This was a great class and Amy is a great instructor. She was fast to respond to questions and I finished my fist sweater! As a newer knitter I always told people "I don't have big expectations - I'll never make a sweater or anything." But I did make a sweater, and I even wear it in front of people.

I made a cardigan and now I'm onto a pullover. It'll be nice to have the class and Amy's tips to re-watch when necessary as I tackle sweater #2.

The only (minor) ...

This was a great class and Amy is a great instructor. She was fast to respond to questions and I finished my fist sweater! As a newer knitter I always told people "I don't have big expectations - I'll never make a sweater or anything." But I did make a sweater, and I even wear it in front of people.

I made a cardigan and now I'm onto a pullover. It'll be nice to have the class and Amy's tips to re-watch when necessary as I tackle sweater #2.

The only (minor) weak spot to this class is that I think Amy tried to tackle a little too much in one sweater with the different necklines and sleeve lengths - in addition to the choice of pullover or cardigan. There were times that I found it a bit confusing, but I sorted it out.

My First Sweater

by sstutzman on February 11, 2015

Great Instructions And Had My Questions Answered.

Great Instructions And Had My Questions Answered.

Excellent And Great Class!

by Christine Pinet on January 26, 2015

It's not my first knitting class with Craftsy! But my first sweater knitting class! This is a fabulous class! Really easy to understand and to follow! The teacher knows her material and the demos are pretty well organize and very clear!

Everyone who wants to learn how to knit a sweater, should enrol to this class!!

I would like to buy more class as this one!

It's not my first knitting class with Craftsy! But my first sweater knitting class! This is a fabulous class! Really easy to understand and to follow! The teacher knows her material and the demos are pretty well organize and very clear!

Everyone who wants to learn how to knit a sweater, should enrol to this class!!

Frequently asked questions

No! This class is designed with novice and beginner knitters in mind. The class structure makes the sweater come together in easy sections, so you'll never feel like there is too much to work on at once.